Speaking in Inuktitut, Martin Martin, an Inuit elder from Nain, tells the story of his childhood, of how he made and used wooden skis, and about his first seasons hunting caribou and trapping fox by komatik.

Martin also describes how he learned to hunt seals with a kayak.

Martin Martin, an Inuk elder, walks through the streets of Nain in northern Labrador. (CBC)

As a respected elder, Martin was a leader in encouraging the Inuit to pursue their land rights and protect their culture. This part of the show features sketches and watercolours by noted visual artist Wally Brandt.